4G stands for Fourth Generation, which is the latest generation of
wireless technology offering faster speeds and improved
performance.

When wireless services were introduced
30 years ago, the first generation only enabled voice calls. Next
came 2G, which was the first to offer data services like text
messaging, email and basic web browsing. 3G provided true access
to the Internet and all it has to offer, including video content
and mobile apps.

Wireless networks are all about
coverage, quality and speed and our 4G, or Fourth Generation, will
provide super-fast connectivity – up to 10 times faster – for
content, applications, music and video, social media, the Internet
and mission-critical business needs.

What does LTE stand for?

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is a wireless
technology and C Spire's chosen evolutionary path to deliver the
next generation of high-speed mobile broadband services. The
advantages of LTE are numerous:

Faster speeds – LTE technology allows us to
deliver mobile broadband speeds up to 10 times faster than
available today, giving you access to richer content, and
more apps and cloud services than ever before.

Faster response time – LTE offers lower latency,
or the time it takes to process and move data through our network
(downloading a webpage or file). Lower latency helps improve
services like two-way video calling and mobile gaming.

More efficient spectrum use – Wireless spectrum
is a finite resource and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than
competing technologies. Ultimately, LTE creates more space to
carry data traffic and services to deliver a better network
experience.

New devices – LTE opens the door for the
introduction of new LTE-compatible smartphones and other connected
devices with features, hardware and software that allow you to
take advantage of the next generation of high-speed mobile
broadband services.

Do I need a 4G LTE capable device to access C Spire's 4G LTE network?

Yes, to access our 4G LTE network, you will need a 4G
LTE-compatible device and you must be within a 4G LTE coverage
area to experience the faster speeds.

A 4G LTE phone will work with 4G speeds while on the 4G
network and will also support 3G speeds in areas that do not have
4G service yet.

Do you plan to offer nationwide 4G roaming?

Roaming is a critical piece of the user experience for all
wireless customers no matter the service provider network. Over
time, we fully expect to provide you with 4G network
access throughout the country.

In short, we expect our 4G LTE coverage to equal or exceed
our 3G coverage over time. Meanwhile, you will continue to
enjoy the excellent nationwide 3G coverage you have today.

Is 4G
available in my area? If not, when will we get it?

We are always working to expand our coverage and the initial list
of areas that we have announced are simply those that are in the
first phases of our 4G LTE deployment. Continue to view the progress of our
4G network expansion.

Does my current phone work on 4G?

A 4G capable device is required to access 4G speeds. If your
current device is 3G, it will continue to work on the fast 3G
network of today.

If I get a 4G phone, will it only work on the 4G network?

A 4G LTE phone will work with 4G speeds while on the 4G
network and work with the high speeds you have today in areas that
do not yet have 4G LTE.